Lead product lifecycle for commercial and internal software: define, plan, build, release, and retire products. Develop product strategy and roadmaps, collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze data to inform decisions, manage client relationships, support commercialization and go-to-market planning, and maintain product quality and standards.
The Opportunity
As an Associate Product Manager (APM) within our Advisory practice, you will be at the forefront of software and product innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. You will act as the general manager for commercial and internal products, balancing business objectives, user experience, and technological solutions to address customer and end-user challenges. Your role will encompass the entire product lifecycle, from definition and planning through production, release, and end-of-life, including commercialization and go-to-market strategies.
As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client relationships and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate complex situations, enhancing your personal brand and technical skills while anticipating the needs of your teams and clients. Embracing ambiguity, you will use these moments as opportunities for growth, leveraging a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems.
In this role, you will design, develop, and manage activities for specific products, confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. Your involvement will be crucial in modifications, upgrades, and maintenance, supporting key business activities and contributing to the firm's overall strategies.
Responsibilities
- Managing the product lifecycle from definition and planning through production, release, and end of life
- Developing and executing product strategies that align with market demands and drive business growth
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative software solutions
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform product insights and recommendations
- Building and maintaining meaningful client connections to understand and anticipate their needs
- Leading product ideation and specification to enhance user experience and solve customer problems
- Overseeing product roadmap development and strategic planning to meet business objectives
- Navigating complex situations to deliver quality solutions and grow personal skills
- Upholding professional and technical standards in all product management activities
- Engaging in customer relationship management to support commercialization and go-to-market planning
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Utilizing analytical thinking to inform product strategy
- Excelling in customer relationship management within product lifecycle
- Developing product vision and roadmap for software innovation
- Navigating complex situations with strategic planning skills
- Interpreting data to generate actionable insights and recommendations
- Building meaningful client connections through effective communication
- Upholding professional and technical standards in product management
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
As an Associate Product Manager (APM) within our Advisory practice, you will be at the forefront of software and product innovation, driving the development of cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of clients. You will act as the general manager for commercial and internal products, balancing business objectives, user experience, and technological solutions to address customer and end-user challenges. Your role will encompass the entire product lifecycle, from definition and planning through production, release, and end-of-life, including commercialization and go-to-market strategies.
As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client relationships and learning how to manage and inspire others. You will navigate complex situations, enhancing your personal brand and technical skills while anticipating the needs of your teams and clients. Embracing ambiguity, you will use these moments as opportunities for growth, leveraging a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems.
In this role, you will design, develop, and manage activities for specific products, confirming they meet market demands and drive business growth. Your involvement will be crucial in modifications, upgrades, and maintenance, supporting key business activities and contributing to the firm's overall strategies.
Responsibilities
- Managing the product lifecycle from definition and planning through production, release, and end of life
- Developing and executing product strategies that align with market demands and drive business growth
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop innovative software solutions
- Utilizing analytical thinking to interpret data and inform product insights and recommendations
- Building and maintaining meaningful client connections to understand and anticipate their needs
- Leading product ideation and specification to enhance user experience and solve customer problems
- Overseeing product roadmap development and strategic planning to meet business objectives
- Navigating complex situations to deliver quality solutions and grow personal skills
- Upholding professional and technical standards in all product management activities
- Engaging in customer relationship management to support commercialization and go-to-market planning
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Utilizing analytical thinking to inform product strategy
- Excelling in customer relationship management within product lifecycle
- Developing product vision and roadmap for software innovation
- Navigating complex situations with strategic planning skills
- Interpreting data to generate actionable insights and recommendations
- Building meaningful client connections through effective communication
- Upholding professional and technical standards in product management
The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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